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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.28, 33,274.58 and 13,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.28, 33,274.58 and 13,502.31 is: 18,632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.28 : 33,274.58 = 13,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.28/33,274.58 = 13,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.28x = 33,274.58 × 13,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.28x = 449,283,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,283,626.77/24,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.98

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